ELA Writing Tips

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ELA Writing Anchor Standards
1
 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and sufficient evidence.
 Explanation PPTs:
SecondaryELA_argument.ppt

Argument-powerpoint9.pptx

LDC Template Tasks:
LDCTemplateTasks.pdf


EBSCO Point of View Debate Blog
2
 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
 LDC Template Tasks:
LDCTemplateTasks.pdf
3
 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details and well-structured event sequences.

Production and Distribution of Writing
4
 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
 Writing Purposes
Writing Rules Chart
5
 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
 Thesis Builder/Online Outliner (planning)
Outline Maker (planning)
RWT Online NoteTaker
PaperRater (editing)
6
 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others.
 Penzu (online journal)
Google Docs
Draftin

Research to Build and Present Knowledge
7
 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
 Creating Research Questions
8
 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism.
 Sweet Search (student search engine)
Choosing Credible Sources
BrainPop on Online Sources
Plagiarism Explained
Plagiarism Examples
BrainPop on Citing Sources
PlagChecker
9
 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
 Writing a Literary Analysis (Presentation)

Range of Writing
10
 Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.
 Common Core Writing in Action

Check out the March 2013 edition of The ELA Scoop from NCDPI! It's all about writing.